Every BMW i5 model year side by side โ owner complaints and safety recalls filed with NHTSA, crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy. Pick a year for the full details.
Owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2024 i5 โ at least double the typical year (4). Check those years' problem areas and recall repairs carefully before buying.
| Year | Lemon Score | Owner complaints | Recalls | NHTSA stars | Best fuel economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 86ยท Low lemon risk* | 0 | 0 | โ | โ |
| 2026 | 86ยท Low lemon risk* | 0 | 0 | โ | โ |
| 2025 | 30ยท High lemon risk | 8 | 3 | โ | โ |
| 2024Most complaints | 10ยท High lemon risk | 20 | 7 | โ | โ |
Sources: NHTSA (complaints, recalls, NCAP ratings) and U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Complaint counts aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer model years have had less time to collect complaints. * Provisional score. How the Lemon Score works.
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